Sun August 21st - Sat August 27th

Mühle R41+shark, shavemac silvertip, Calani Iberische Sonne, Mennen GT, Annick Goutal Eau du Sud

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...1/P8274088.jpg

I know, I know, I can use one of my straights, but my 5yr old daughter is near me when I was shaving, and I prefer to avoid the risk of an accident, as is said in Spain, better to prevent than to lament

Today i am busy painting the house,so for me not a shave today.http://tapatalk.com/mu/d97a599f-b087-cb72.jpg

Saturday
Pre: Aleppo Soap + Le petit Olivier Cream (olive oil)
Brush: Omega 80265, bristle
Soap/Cream: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
Strop: Herold Razor Strop (Model 9185)
Straight Razor: Astrale 5/8, half hollow ground
Astringent/Post: Ransom Aloe Vera Gel
AS: Balsam L’eau d’Issey Miyake
Cologne: Roger & Gallet Cédrat
Result:Whit this bristle brush, I have a good leather but not when I use pure badger. Probably lack of technique. Good and smoothly shave
Attachment 76877

Have a nice day.

The Green Manalishi

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: Simpson Chubby 1

Razor: Solingen Stabil 13/16

Strop: 40/60 Neil miller Linen/English bridle

Soap: Sir Irisch Moos

Astrigent: Alum Block

After shave: Sir Irisch Moos

Results: A quick, but splendid shave today, celebrating my son's 7th birthday with two parties in one day (wish me luck, it's gonna be a looong day. http://badgerandblade.com/vb/images/.../001_smile.gif) Two passes DFS+. The more I use IM, the more I love it, but I'd wish they would start making it in a bowl again.

http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/...8272011134.jpg

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Custom 23 mm two band - my "Chris Craft"
Razor: Duble Duck by Puma + Gillette Popular no 47 for head
Cream: Cyril R Salter, Indian Sandalwood
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very, very clean :D
Lathered up tons and tons of lovely Salter lather today, when I was finnished (head and face) there was lather 1 cm from the brink of my large SWK scuttle :D
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/...002800x663.jpg

NO SHAVE TODAY...

Attachment 76878

Its 11:30 Saturday night down here and I just finished hand sanding my latest Sheffield wedge, so its been another shaveless night for me.
I just had a quick read of all the posts from today and need to say THANKYOU gentlemen for the great posts and pics.
I'm sure I'll have a shave to share tomorrow and should finally have a nice new razor in the custom builts forum this week.

Grant

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by baldy

I'm sure I'll have a shave to share tomorrow and should finally have a nice new razor in the custom builts forum this week.

Grant

---

Great cant wait to see it.

New member of the "Brotherhood".

Just got this off the bay. It seems like its extra hollow and reminds me of a DD special #1.
Needs a trip to the hones but it's sooo close.
Have a great weekend Fellas!

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by eTom

Please send us a report and pictures!!!

---

I will!!!!!!!!

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 24mm Thäter Silvertip Badger (Olive wood handles)

Maxterpiece: 6/8" C.V. Heljestrand #32, 1/2 Hollow Ground, French Point (w/ Butterscotch Micarta Scales)

Honing Regimen: Chosera 5k, 10k followed by Maruichi Nakayama Asagi (w/ Tomonagura slurry, ending with water only)

Strop: 0/0/0 (Neil Miller Linen / Imperial Horsehide leather / Imperial Cordovan leather)

Überlather: CarrieM "Lilac" Shave Creme + Trumper's "Rose" Shave Soap + Glycerin

Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose, no alcohol)

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Blue AS

Cologne: Penhaligon "Quercus" EdT

Results: Early shave for me today (we we are hosting a "business" lunch today)...After taking the Helje for a refresh around the stones last night, she delivered an incredible shave today:y. But that should come as no surprise to anyone who has experienced a Swedish edge. For lather, I decided to go with a little CarrieM Lilac and a dash of Trumper's Rose. The Thäter whipped up a heck of über out of this mix, resulting in a thick and moist lather, with a wonderfully soothing floral aroma:nj.

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1314416662


Have a GRAND Saturday gentlemen :tu.

________________
Cheers,
Robert

Great going gents. What a way to end this wonderful week; with a BANG!!!

Attachment 76883

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

No shave for me today! Saving it for the morning and then the houston meet up with Lynn and Bob Allman!!!!!:mexwave::y

---

Paul,
You're bound to have a ton of fun...Enjoy and do let us know how it went

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by easyace

I have another day off today, so another nice long shave.

---

Ahhhh...I miss those "day offs". Enjoy it EA

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by easyace

Brush: Aqua Di Parma, Silvertip Badger

---

How do you like the AdP brushes (e.g., silvertip quality, softness, backbone, etc...)?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by eTom

I'll use the Wostenholm today

---

Great pick from a nice collection Tom.

PS: Mr. Elephant is still KO? Check and make sure hes' not dead!, LOOOL

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Kropp 6/8
New Forest 2213 'Chunky'
Touched up the edge after my previous poor run out with the Kropp and now its 90% as good as it can be.[/TABLE]

---

Nic,
I love this Kropp...well done on the edge.

I really like what Peter's brushes look like (I wish he made this "chunky" in a bigger size)

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by du212

Mühle R41+shark, shavemac silvertip, Calani Iberische Sonne, Mennen GT, Annick Goutal Eau du Sud

---

Great setup José...Don't sweat the no straight day...Better safe than sorry.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by kalerolf

Today i am busy painting the house,so for me not a shave today

---

Looking good buddy, LOOOL. Hopefully, you'll change into something more comfortable when painting, LOOOL. Enjoy the chore. It is an arduous task, but the end result is rewarding.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by amb

Straight Razor: Astrale 5/8, half hollow ground

---

Nice razor Angel.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Razor: Solingen Stabil 13/16
Results: A quick, but splendid shave today, celebrating my son's 7th birthday with two parties in one day

---

First and foremost:
Happy 7th Birthday to your son Rune. Enjoy the double party. I am sure he's going to be in Heaven (and you dead tired)
Attachment 76884

Second:
I love that Stabil...she is a real beauty. I forget where you got this from (Joe?)

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razor: Duble Duck by Puma
Cream: Cyril R Salter, Indian Sandalwood
Lathered up tons and tons of lovely Salter lather today, when I was finnished (head and face) there was lather 1 cm from the brink of my large SWK scuttle :D

---

Absolutely stunning razor Mikael. Lovely choice of creme today too. I love CS Indian Sandalwood. It is one of my favorites. One of the BEST Sandalwood scents I know

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by baldy

Its 11:30 Saturday night down here and I just finished hand sanding my latest Sheffield wedge
I'm sure I'll have a shave to share tomorrow and should finally have a nice new razor in the custom builts forum this week.

---

Can't wait to see your masterpiece Grant

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

New member of the "Brotherhood". Just got this off the bay.

---

Congratulations Joe. Great score. I did see that one (but didn't bid...had my eyes on something else). Glad she went to a good home.Enjoy her in good health and have fun dialing her edge on the stones.

Pre-Shave: A cool shower

Brush: Simpson Persian Jar 2, Super Badger

Razor: Thiers Issard, Spartacus

Strop: Neil Miller, Custom Cordovan Shell

Soap/Cream: Al's Shaving cream, Saigon

Scuttle:Schwarzweisskeramik, Large White

Astringent: Osma Alum

After shave Balm: Al's ASB

EdT: Penhaligon's Sartorial

Results: Splendid. A very relaxing and satisfying half hour in the shave cave. I'm prepped for Saturday night.

******************************

Attachment 76886

Stahly Live Blade | Rooney Heritage Stubby Finest | Penhaligon's English Fern

Attachment 76888

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

New member of the "Brotherhood".

Just got this off the bay. It seems like its extra hollow and reminds me of a DD special #1.
Needs a trip to the hones but it's sooo close.
Have a great weekend Fellas!

---

Welcome aboard. Nice Brummel, they are great shavers.

Enjoy the day.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Maxterpiece: 6/8" C.V. Heljestrand #32, 1/2 Hollow Ground, French Point (w/ Butterscotch Micarta Scales)
________________
Cheers,
Robert

---

Love those scales, Robert

Pre-Shave: Haircut and a shower

Brush: 24mm Thäter Silvertip Badger

Razor: 6/8 Torrey

Strop: DublDuck vintage Shell

Cream: AlRaz bay rum

Antiseptic: Alum

Moisturizer: CarrieM menthol

After Shave Splash: Aqua Velva Ice

Results: Paul was nice enough to lend me is LPB coticule. A dilucot and stropping session later my BBS goes to 11.

Attachment 76889

Prep: Hot Water Wash, Baby Oil Gel
Razor: Lecran Cutlery Extra Hollow Ground (fresh off the hone)
Brush: Semogue 2000
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
AS: Alum Block
Finish: Crusellas Kolonia 1800 Vetiver

Now this is more like it. This edge was totally unmuddy and completely crisp. My stubble was effortlessly mowed down during two passes culminating in a CBS shave.
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/v...I/SAM_0751.jpg

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Welcome aboard. Nice Brummel, they are great shavers.

Enjoy the day.

---

LMAO Crash, I am not new to SOTD. I was joking because I like Beau Brummels and this is another for my collection. But thanks man!

This Wostenholm was one of my first restores. I picked it up at the flea market and had my doubts about whether I could get it shave ready again:
http://antiquemilitaryshooter.com/forums/pipe2.jpg

But I had a great shave with her today! MdC might have even gotten a good shave from this razor before the restoration ")

http://antiquemilitaryshooter.com/ebay/hammercolor5.jpg

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/y...lly-aug-27.jpg

Been miserable all day but was brightened up by a lovely shave this afternoon.
A few strokes on a balsa cro-ox and followed by a good stropping on my Scorcher Shell Horse strop (even though it's well used it still performs) gave a lovely smooth finish.

Hope everyone has a great weekend (and a peaceful bank holiday for us folks in the U.K.)
:)

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Absolutely stunning razor Mikael. Lovely choice of creme today too. I love CS Indian Sandalwood. It is one of my favorites. One of the BEST Sandalwood scents I know

---

Thank you Robert! It's a great blade and in Maxerton scales too :D Love your Helje, very classy and well fitted scales on her too!! Agree on the Salter, lovely scent and lovely chunky and thlick lather!

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Birnando

Results: Splendid. A very relaxing and satisfying half hour in the shave cave.

---

Birnando,
Now, that's a shave fit for kings. Beautiful Spartacus

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by sfcablecar

Stahly Live Blade | Rooney Heritage Stubby Finest | Penhaligon's English Fern

---

Welcome back to SOTD sfcablecar. It's been awhile. Great to have you back.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by sachin

Love those scales, Robert

---

Thank you Sachin

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast;839551
[B

Results:[/B] Paul was nice enough to lend me is LPB coticule. A dilucot and stropping session later my BBS goes to 11.

---

Ben,
Wowww...BBS of 11. That must be something. I must learn the trick from you. My best edge from the Coti is a 9

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Razor: Lecran Cutlery Extra Hollow Ground (fresh off the hone)
Now this is more like it. This edge was totally unmuddy and completely crisp. My stubble was effortlessly mowed down during two passes culminating in a CBS shave.

---

Congrats GI...that blade deserves nothing less

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by tumtatty

This Wostenholm was one of my first restores. I picked it up at the flea market and had my doubts about whether I could get it shave ready again

---

What a nice restore Tim. Especially if it was your first. First class. Congrats

PS: I hope you guys are safe from the wrath of Irene

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Yorkie

Been miserable all day but was brightened up by a lovely shave this afternoon.
A few strokes on a balsa cro-ox and followed by a good stropping on my Scorcher Shell Horse strop (even though it's well used it still performs) gave a lovely smooth finish.

---

Ouuuchhh Yorkie,
Those clouds look very menacing indeed. But, congrats on at least salvaging an otherwise gloomy day with a great shave. Enjoy your holiday

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Mikael

Thank you Robert! It's a great blade and in Maxerton scales too :D Love your Helje, very classy and well fitted scales on her too!! Agree on the Salter, lovely scent and lovely chunky and thlick lather!

---

Thank you buddy. Max did wonders with this one (and every other piece). I am going to suggest that this forum underwrites Max and take him IPO, listing him in NYSE, under the symbol of MAX. I would be a very rich man, LOOOOOOL.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

What a nice restore Tim. Especially if it was your first. First class. Congrats

PS: I hope you guys are safe from the wrath of Irene

---

Thanks Robert! I've had that blade sitting around for awhile now and I finally got around to making some scales for her. I used the broken original scales as a template for these. I just modified the base materials!
I'm in the middle of the state and all we got was wind and rain (still pretty amazing when you consider that I'm 3.5 hours from the coast!)

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Thank you buddy. Max did wonders with this one (and every other piece). I am going to suggest that this forum underwrites Max and take him IPO, listing him in NYSE, under the symbol of MAX. I would be a very rich man, LOOOOOOL.

---

Looool :D Then I make him teach little children, in some third world country, to make scales for pocket change and I get even richer. Lol